Safety Flash
NTSB: Overturning of the Liftboat Kristin Faye
NTSB: Overturning of the Liftboat Kristin Faye
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 02/21
- EnvironmentLifting OperationsMarine OperationsVessel and Mooring
- Loss of vessel stability
- Lifting operations
- Crane
- Operating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This flash summarises NTSB findings on the overturning of Kristin Faye in the Gulf of Mexico. The probable cause was an inadequate preload procedure overlooking crane movements and planned lifting loads, resulting in a leg punch-through. Three crew were rescued, one sustained minor evacuation injuries, and an estimated 120 gallons of diesel were released.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A liftboat overturned after inadequate preload planning failed to account for crane movements and intended lifting loads, releasing diesel fuel.
IMCA SF 02/21. Themes: environment, lifting operations, marine operations, vessel and mooring.